Michel Boersma: producer and curator of The Art of Banksy talks Auckland exhibit
After making an impression on millions around the world - and making an appearance in Wellington in 2024, 'The Art of Banksy' exhibit is set to hit Auckland. Banksy is one of the world's most famous artists with a significant global following, but his identity remains unknown - despite exhibitions of his work selling out and attracting interest. Banksy didn't personally curate this exhibit, but producer and curator Michel Boersma says he's had dealings with the artists. "People have a view of Banksy as this sort of Robin Hood figure in general - we've done this in 90 cities around the world and in general, you get this whole Robin Hood kind of thing. We are dealing with collectors and collectors who buy art, often direct from Banksy - art that he's created to sell for his own lifestyle." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Whitcoulls Recommends: The River is Waiting and Baddest Man
The River is Waiting by Wally Lamb. He’s beloved by loads of readers, especially for his brilliant book I Know this Much is True. This new one is, to a large degree, informed by the years he spent teaching creative writing to incarcerated women in a Connecticut prison. It’s the story of a man whose life is in a downward spiral. Corby Ledbetter is out of work and self medicating when he causes a devastating accident which upends both his entire life, and that of his family and sends him to prison. Isolated and fearful, he’s desperate for a way back, and for redemption, which neither he nor his family might be prepared to give. Baddest Man by Mark Kriegel. Mike Tyson was boxing’s youngest ever heavyweight champion, and this is the story of the first 22 years of his life. I’m no fan of the sport but I’m fascinated by boxers – years ago I read Tyson’s autobiography, Undisputed Truth and loved it. This book gives his origin story – the author’s written a terrific account of the forces which shaped Tyson and what made him into the extraordinary athlete he became – but also into the baddest man. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Megan Singleton: BloggerAtLarge.com writer on the Air New Zealand Premium Economy v Skycouch debate
If you're in a position where you can upgrade your seat for a long haul flight, there's still a debate to be had about which seat is better. Air New Zealand’s Skycouch allows travellers the freedom to lie down on the plane - but how does it compare to the reclining seats in Premium Economy? BloggerAtLarge's Megan Singleton compared the two - and wrote a review on her blog here. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Full Show Podcast: 29 June 2025
Listen to the Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin Full Show Podcast for Sunday 29 June. Get the Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin Full Show Podcast every Sunday on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Sunday Panel: What do we make of the new Lotto changes?
This week on the Sunday Panel, Newstalk ZB Wellington Mornings host Nick Mills and host of the Front Page podcast, Chelsea Daniels, joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the week - and more! The Government's new sentencing reforms are set to kick in today - what do we make of these? Do we see these new changes making a difference? Lotto Powerball could be about to get a whole lot harder - is this outrageous? Would you bother getting a ticket now? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
News, opinion, analysis, lifestyle and entertainment – we’ve got your Sunday morning listening covered with The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin on Newstalk ZB.
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